Well, the Mini Cooper and Cooper S will never challenge ... Fortunately, you get a solid little car for the money, one that is super unique and fun to drive. Also, their new interior is comfy ...

Current Model The redesigned Mini Cooper is immediately recognizable and ... but suffers from some low speed hiccups. Handling is super agile but the ride is stiff and choppy.

The style and space inside the cockpit also more than fit the mantra. Though the Mini's bigger price tag might give buyers indigestion. VERDICT: Countryman? More like Super Cooper.

Actual terms vary by lender. I got this Mini Cooper S with a manual trans 6 speed convertible. I guess the S stands for Super Fast! This tiny car will increase your heart rate so be careful ...